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Bourne, Herbert, 1825-1907 Grand Durbar at Cawnpore After the Supression of the Sepoy Rebellion

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0188 Author/Creator: Bourne, Herbert, 1825-1907 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 21.7 cm, Width: 13.6 cm Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Grand Durbar at Cawnpore After the Suppression of the Sepoy Revolt" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Lord Charles John Canning bestowing jewelry to a loyal Rajah, surronded by an audience of British and Indian men. Caption notes, "Lord Canning investing the loyal Rajahs with decorations and proprietary rights." Engraved by H. Bourne.

Bourne, Herbert, 1825-1907
Canning, Charles John, 1812-1862

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